PENTAX has announced a limited edition, white PENTAX K2000 DSLR system with a double zoom kit. This new model replicates the original K20000 design that launched in September 2008 for consumers who are ready to make the transition from a point-and-shoot digital camera to digital SLR photography. The new camera body and d both lenses feature a brilliant white color with black trim. Here is more info on this SLR camera:

Bundled as a complete kit for the convenience of the customer, the PENTAX K2000 system offers uncomplicated operation for new digital SLR users and family photographers seeking high-quality digital SLR photography for the first time. Combining PENTAX-developed, easy-to-use Auto Picture modes as well as powerful learning functions all housed in one of the smallest, lightest camera bodies in its class, the PENTAX K2000 system is ideal for digita al SLR beginners.

Additional features on the newest digital K2000 SLR R body include a 10.2 megapixel CCD, a 2.7 inch, 230,000 dot high resolution, wide-view LCD panel, and an ultra compact design that facilitates one handed operation. The body also features the same PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction technology found on more advanced K series digital SLRs.

The K2000 also feeatures the powerful PENTAX-developed Auto Picture Mode, which selects from Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, and Night Portrait modes to tailor the camera settings for any photographic situation. The camera also has a comprehensive Dust Removal system to help keep images spotless.. A dedicated programmable help button clearly explains current came era settings to guide and teach the user about digital SLR photography.

The lenses included with this PE ENTAX K2000 system are the white versions of a newer series introduced with the DAL designation. This DA L series offers the same optical performance and compatibility as the current smc PENTAX DA 18-55mm II and smc PENTAX DA 50-200mm lenses.

This stylish, limite ed edition white PENTAX K2000 kit will be available on a very limited basis in February 2009 at a price to be announced.